Illumin8 Shampoo & Conditioner Duo 2 x 375ml

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People looking for mild, low-foaming cleansers that are generally considered suitable for sensitive or dry hair types.

It is often used as an alternative to stronger surfactants to create a softer, more conditioning lather. It can also support formula stability and mildness in blended surfactant systems.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

People looking for mild cleansers, including those with easily weighed-down or sensitive scalps.

It is commonly paired with other surfactants to improve foam quality and boost mildness in shampoos and scalp-focused products.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

People looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or easier detangling.

It is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to enhance manageability and provide a light, non‑heavy feel. It is well known for offering conditioning benefits without weighing the hair down.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.

Those who want products to stay fresh for longer, including people who use products slowly or store them in humid bathrooms.

It is often used at low levels and works well alongside other preservative systems to support formula longevity. It is commonly included in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

People using colour-depositing shampoos, conditioners or masks may find it relevant.

It is commonly used in purple and violet toning formulas to help reduce the appearance of brassy or yellow tones in lightened hair. It is present in very small amounts to achieve precise colour effects.

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.

Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.

A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.

Those looking for conditioning, slip, or richer textures in their haircare products.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are non‑drying and are commonly used to add emollience and stability to formulations.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

Those using products that need light cleansing or stable blends of oils, silicones, or fragrances.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance or silicone ingredients in shampoos and treatments. Its mild, nonionic nature means it typically works well alongside other surfactants.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.

Those who want products to stay fresh for longer, including people who use products slowly or store them in humid bathrooms.

It is often used at low levels and works well alongside other preservative systems to support formula longevity. It is commonly included in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

People using colour-depositing shampoos, conditioners or masks may find it relevant.

It is commonly used in purple and violet toning formulas to help reduce the appearance of brassy or yellow tones in lightened hair. It is present in very small amounts to achieve precise colour effects.